University of Pennsylvania
Department of Physics and Astronomy
High Energy Physics Seminar

Abstract

STACEE is a new detector for astrophysical gamma-rays between 50-200 GeV, and is designed to probe a previously unexplored region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This novel experiment uses the mirrors at a solar power facility to collect Cherenkov light from extensive air showers initiated by gamma-rays in the atmosphere. I will present first results from STACEE, including observations of the Crab Nebula and pulsar, and will discuss future prospects for the experiment.